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I would drive it for a bit and see if any bugs surface. If you are going to keep the motor, perform all basic maint.
If you don't know what has been done when, oil, antifreeze, suspension and body lube, wax, silicone, hoses, belts, plugs, wires, cap, rotor, PCV FILTER brake fluid, tranny fluid, check the brake lineings, change wiper blades.
The bigest things I would upgrade first are tires and headlights.
This all assumes the stuff is somewhat old and you do not plan on upgrading any of them in the near future like bigger wheels for instance.Last edited by jaywish; 03-04-2012, 11:04 PM.03 Marauder DPB, HS, 6disk, Organizer Mods> LED's in & Out, M&Z rear control arms, Oil deflector, U-Haul Trans Pan, Blue Fuzzy Dice
02 SL500 Silver Arrow
08 TC Signature Limited, HID's Mods>235/55-17 Z rated BFG G-Force Comp-2 A/S Plus, Addco 1" rear Sway, Posi Carrier, Compustar Remote Start, floor liners, trunk organizer, Two part Sun Visors, B&M Trans drain Plug, Winter=05 Mustang GT rims, Nokian Hakkapeliitta R-2 235/55-17
12 Escape Limited V6 AWD, 225/65R17 Vredestein Quatrac Pro, Winter 235/70-16 Conti Viking Contact7 Mods>Beamtech LED headlight bulbs, Husky floor liners
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Thanks man...what "type" of goodies can be added to the engine with a $$ figure?
...i got $3500 to play withLast edited by Grand1; 03-04-2012, 11:03 PM.
1978 Grand Marquis 460 2door "Blue Bomber"
1987 LTD Crown Vic Canadian Tow Package 351w aka the "MI Mountie"
1989 Colony Park ....Marge still lives!
1979 Marquis creamy goodness
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then duals, shocks and upgraded sway bars, maybe springs, assuming lincolns don't come with appropriate sway bars.03 Marauder DPB, HS, 6disk, Organizer Mods> LED's in & Out, M&Z rear control arms, Oil deflector, U-Haul Trans Pan, Blue Fuzzy Dice
02 SL500 Silver Arrow
08 TC Signature Limited, HID's Mods>235/55-17 Z rated BFG G-Force Comp-2 A/S Plus, Addco 1" rear Sway, Posi Carrier, Compustar Remote Start, floor liners, trunk organizer, Two part Sun Visors, B&M Trans drain Plug, Winter=05 Mustang GT rims, Nokian Hakkapeliitta R-2 235/55-17
12 Escape Limited V6 AWD, 225/65R17 Vredestein Quatrac Pro, Winter 235/70-16 Conti Viking Contact7 Mods>Beamtech LED headlight bulbs, Husky floor liners
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sorry im not to mechanically inclined (trying to fix that)
by duals you mean dual exhaust?....what would that do...make my car faster...???
1978 Grand Marquis 460 2door "Blue Bomber"
1987 LTD Crown Vic Canadian Tow Package 351w aka the "MI Mountie"
1989 Colony Park ....Marge still lives!
1979 Marquis creamy goodness
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Originally posted by jaywish View Postthen duals, shocks and upgraded sway bars, maybe springs, assuming lincolns don't come with appropriate sway bars.
Dual exhaust would increase the amount of flow in your exhaust, resulting in less restriction, and making more power, and better fuel economy. So yes, make your car go faster
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for $3,500 you can have a better motor and exhaust installed. Do not neglect suspension, brakes, tires and lights. I would say do those first, see how much money you have left, then think motor etc.03 Marauder DPB, HS, 6disk, Organizer Mods> LED's in & Out, M&Z rear control arms, Oil deflector, U-Haul Trans Pan, Blue Fuzzy Dice
02 SL500 Silver Arrow
08 TC Signature Limited, HID's Mods>235/55-17 Z rated BFG G-Force Comp-2 A/S Plus, Addco 1" rear Sway, Posi Carrier, Compustar Remote Start, floor liners, trunk organizer, Two part Sun Visors, B&M Trans drain Plug, Winter=05 Mustang GT rims, Nokian Hakkapeliitta R-2 235/55-17
12 Escape Limited V6 AWD, 225/65R17 Vredestein Quatrac Pro, Winter 235/70-16 Conti Viking Contact7 Mods>Beamtech LED headlight bulbs, Husky floor liners
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Excellent! Check the TV bushing...
"Interior is plush....what should I do?" - Roll that beeaych!
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2003 Grand Marquis Ultimate, the "Stealth Bomber": http://www.grandmarq.net/vb/showthre...-Grand-Marquis
1991 S-10, 'Bulldog', 2.5l 5 speed: http://www.grandmarq.net/vb/showthre...375#post698375
1985 Town Car, 'Faded Glory', gone but not forgotten. 84/87/91/97 MGMs too.
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Originally posted by Piece-it pete View PostExcellent! Check the TV bushing...
"Interior is plush....what should I do?" - Roll that beeaych!
Pete
1981 Mercury Marquis Brougham 2-Door 302/ 5-speed -special blend (GMGT)
1987 Lincoln Mark VII 5-speed (Errand runner)
1989 Mercury Grand Marquis (Base Runner)
2007 Lincoln Town Car Signature Limited (Hustlyn)
2011 Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptor (Down with O.P.P)
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